Woodworking Techniques for Dovetail Joinery
Cutting the Joints 1
A course by Helen Welch , Woodworker and Head Instructor at the London School of Furniture Making
Joined April 2022
Joined April 2022
About the video: Cutting the Joints 1
Overview
“In this lesson, I will guide you in cutting out the dovetails for the sides of the box and the groove for the base. To get started, I will walk you through the dimensions. ”
In this video lesson Helen Welch addresses the topic: Cutting the Joints 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Woodworking Techniques for Dovetail Joinery. Learn woodworking techniques to cut, sand, and assemble wooden pieces with classic dovetail joints.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Cutting the Joints In this lesson, I'll cut out the dovetails for the sides of the box and the groove that will hold the base in place. On the bench in front of me, I have all of the parts of the box. I have two sides, front and back. The two ends, left and right. The lid of the box and the base. In the resource pack, there is a set of drawings that will show you what the measurements are. You can stick with those measurements or you can choose your own. I also have a length of brass rod, which I will cut to size for the pivot of the lid. I'm using task lighting so that I can see the mark...”
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Course summary for: Woodworking Techniques for Dovetail Joinery
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Category
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Areas
Arts & Crafts, DIY, Furniture Design & Making, Interior Design, Woodworking
Helen Welch
A course by Helen Welch
Helen Welch is a woodworker from London with decades of experience. She started her career as an apprentice carpenter before moving to guitar making. Eventually, she found her passion in teaching. After teaching at the London Metropolitan University, in 2013, Helen founded the London School of Furniture Making. There, she has created a space where both beginners and more experienced makers alike can learn the fundamental skills for success in their woodworking through short but intensive introductory workshops. She’s had the opportunity to take her woodworking expertise to television as well, having served as a judge on Handmade: Britain’s Best Woodworker.
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